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The Hamlet of Well is ideally situated in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moor. There are a wealth of attractions within a short drive including the city of York with its great historical value, York Minster – Europes biggest cathederal and the Yorvic Viking centre where you can take a journey through medievil England!
The town of Harrogate offers you the Victorian eara with its recently refurbished Turkish baths, world famous Betty's tea Rooms, fabulous parks and shopping.
Masham is home to the Black Sheep Brewery - one of Yorkshire most famous brewers of real ales. Take the tour and try the ale. Just make sure you have a ride home!
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| Distance: | 30 miles |
| Activity: | Education, Food |
| Why Go? | The only makers of Real Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese in the world |
| Website: | www.wensleydale.co.uk |
| Price: | Free |
Welcome to our Visitor Centre in Hawes, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Receiving over 200,000 visitors each year, our Visitor Centre incorporates a museum, viewing gallery, specialist cheese shop and fully licensed restaurant.
Our Visitor Centre is open 7 days a week Mon - Sat 9.30am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 4.30pm (Winter opening times may vary). The 'Cheese Experience' tour takes approximately 30 – 90 mins and the optimum time for viewing cheese-making is between 10.00am & 3.00pm. We do not make cheese every day, so please phone first to check before departure.